 The Batman 1943  N/R, 260 min.
Genre: Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi / Thriller
Director: Lambert Hillyer
Cast: Lewis Wilson, Douglas Croft, J. Carrol Naish, Shirley Patterson, William Austin, George Chesebro, Kenne Duncan, Tom London, Charles Middleton, Sam Flint, Karl Hackett, Earle Hodgins, I. Stanford Jolley, Sam Lufkin, Anthony Warde
This is the film debut of the dynamic duo Batman and Robin (Lewis Wilson and Douglas Croft), and they go about their business for 15 episodes. Being a wartime movie, it is not surprising that they are battling the dastardly Japanese mastermind, Dr. Tito Daka (J. Carrol Naish), who runs an espionage/sabotage group.
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 Batman 1966 N/R, 105 min.
Genre: Action / Adventure / Comedy / Family
Director: Leslie H. Martinson
Cast: Adam West, Burt Ward, Lee Meriwether, Cesar Romero, Burgess Meredith, Frank Gorshin, Alan Napier, Neil Hamilton, Reginald Denny, Stafford Repp, Madge Blake, Milton Frome, Gil Perkins, Dick Crockett, George Sawaya
The stars of the popular TV series are brought to the big screen with new and advanced (for that time) special effects. Batman and Robin (Adam West and Burt Ward) have to deal with not just one of their nemeses but with four–Joker (Cesar Romero), Penguin (Burgess Meredith), Catwoman (Lee Meriwether), and Riddler (Frank Gorshin). Fun, often corny lines, and lots of "Pows" and "Bams."
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Batman 1989  PG-13, 126 min.
Genre: Action / Drama / Fantasy / Thriller
Director: Tim Burton
Cast: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl, Pat Hingle, Billy Dee Williams, Jack Palance, Michael Gough, Tracey Walter, Jerry Hall, Lee Wallace, William Hootkins, Mac McDonald
Take Michael Keaton as the brooding, romantic millionaire Bruce Wayne/Batman; add Jack Nicholson as the colorful yet demented criminal mastermind, The Joker; put them in dark and sinister Gotham City; and you have the makings of a good film. The Caped Crusader must stop his evil nemesis (in makeup) from wiping out the entire city with acid. Good fun.
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Batman & Robin 1997  PG-13, 130 min.
Genre: Action / Drama / Fantasy / Thriller
Director: Joel Schumacher
Cast: George Clooney, Chris O'Donnell, Alicia Silverstone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Uma Thurman, John Glover, Michael Gough, Pat Hingle, Elle Macpherson, Vivica A. Fox, Vendela Kirsebom Thomessen, Elizabeth Sanders, Jeep Swenson, John Fink, Michael Reid MacKay
Batman (George Clooney) and Robin (Chris O'Donnell) have a double dose of trouble on their hands. Mr. Freeze (Arnold Schwarzenegger) intends to take over Gotham City by putting it in a deep freeze while extreme environmentalist Poison Ivy (Uma Thurman), with her lethal venom AND super-human sidekick, plots to rid the Earth of its animals–including HUMANS–to save plant life. Yes, the dynamic duo will be busy–even when joined by Butler Alfred's (Michael Gough) niece, Batgirl (Alicia Silverstone). Robin: "I want a car; chicks dig the car." Batman: "This is why Superman works alone."
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Batman and Robin 1949 N/R, 263 min.
Genre: Action / Adventure / Drama / Sci-Fi
Director: Spencer Gordon Bennet
Cast: Robert Lowery, Johnny Duncan, Jane(2) Adams, Lyle Talbot, Ralph Graves, Don C. Harvey, William Fawcett, Leonard Penn, Rick Vallin, Michael Whalen, Greg McClure, House Peters Jr., John Doucette, Wally West, Frank Ellis
In this 15-episode serial, Batman and Robin (Robert Lowery and Johnny Duncan) must outwit the black-hooded "Wizard" who sets out to use his stolen remote-controlled device to no good. They must also periodically rescue photographer Vicki Vale (Jane Adams) from assorted perils.
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Batman Begins 2005   PG-13, 140 min.
Genre: Action / Adventure / Drama / Thriller
Director: Christopher Nolan
Cast: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes, Gary Oldman, Cillian Murphy, Tom Wilkinson, Rutger Hauer, Ken Watanabe, Mark Boone Junior, Linus Roache, Morgan Freeman, Larry Holden, Gerard Murphy, Colin McFarlane
In this prequel to the "Batman" series, Christian Bale takes over the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman. The story begins with the first day of training under the watchful eye of Ducard (Liam Neeson)–who teaches him to fight like a ninja–and reveals how Batman became a vigilante after his parents' murder. 2 User Reviews
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Batman Beyond: The Movie 1999 TV, 130 min.
Genre: Animation / Action / Sci-Fi / Thriller
Director: Curt Geda, Butch Lukic, Dan Riba, Yukio Suzuki
Cast: Will Friedle, Kevin Conroy, Teri Garr, Sherman Howard, Michael Ansara, George Takei, Seth Green, Linda Hamilton, Olivia d'Abo, George Lazenby, Ryan O'Donohue, Lauren Tom, Bruce W. Timm, Michael Gross, CCH Pounder
Bruce Wayne (voice of Kevin Conroy) had long-ago retired as Batman when young Terry McGinnis (voice of Will Friedle) tries to avenge his father's murder. In the process, Terry discovers Wayne's secret life and dons Wayne's Batman suit. Voila! We now have a new Batman in the person of Terry McGinnis.
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Batman Forever 1995  PG-13, 123 min.
Genre: Action / Drama / Fantasy / Thriller
Director: Joel Schumacher
Cast: Val Kilmer, Jim Carrey, Tommy Lee Jones, Chris O'Donnell, Nicole Kidman, Pat Hingle, Drew Barrymore, Debi Mazar, Michael Gough, Joe Grifasi, Elizabeth Sanders, Rene Auberjonois, Jessica Tuck, Philip Moon, Dennis Paladino
Batman (Val Kilmer) and Robin (Chris O'Donnell) fight evil in Gotham City. This time around, the Riddler (Jim Carrey) and Two-Face (Tommy Lee Jones) join forces to outwit the Fearless Duo. Never fear, the city remains in the good hands of its loyal defenders.
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Batman Returns 1992  PG-13, 126 min.
Genre: Action / Drama / Fantasy / Thriller
Director: Tim Burton
Cast: Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Michael Gough, Michael Murphy, Pat Hingle, Vincent Schiavelli, Cristi Conaway, Paul Reubens, Andrew Bryniarski, Steve Witting, Jan Hooks, Rick Zumwalt, Anna Katarina
Back out of the Bat Cave into gloomy Gotham City comes Batman (Michael Keaton). This time around, he is still fighting evil forces in Gothem City, and he must contend with the Penguin (Danny DeVito) and the seductive Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer). As usual, Batman prevails. 1 User Review
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1. The Batman (1943)
2. Batman (1966)
3. Batman (1989)
4. Batman & Robin (1997)
5. Batman and Robin (1949)
6. Batman Begins (2005)
7. Batman Beyond: The Movie (1999)
8. Batman Forever (1995)
9. Batman Returns (1992)
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